Enormous pyrocumulus clouds provide the backdrop for this firefighting helicopter. Taken late afternoon on Wednesday, Sept. 17th. Image by Kelli Thompson MountainWomanPhotography
The “King Fire” in California has grown from 20,000 acres to 71,000 acres overnight, covering about 12 miles. The helo is towing a water bucket to fight it.
The present scope of the fire and rate of expansion are disturbing. Not end of the world disturbing (unless you happen to live in the area that the fire will consume), but disturbing the way that a hurricane or tornado is - completely indiscriminate destruction.
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